CVE-2023-48106

Name: CVE-2023-48106
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-22T18:15:09.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-48106 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in zlib-ng minizip-ng v.4.0.2 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the mz_path_resolve function in the mz_os.c file.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in zlib-ng minizip-ng v.4.0.2 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the mz_path_resolve function in the mz_os.c file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zlib-Ng	Minizip-Ng	4.0.2

References

https://github.com/zlib-ng/minizip-ng/issues/740Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/zlib-ng/minizip-ng/issues/740Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-48106?

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in zlib-ng minizip-ng v.4.0.2 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the mz_path_resolve function in the mz_os.c file.

How severe is CVE-2023-48106?

CVE-2023-48106 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48106?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-48106?

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Source: NVD / NIST